This book is about learning to understand the people who have hurt you the most... because usually they are also the people you love the most.

I just loved this so much. We love a book that makes you excited for your next read.

Two aspects that were simply executed to perfection: Chemistry. Writing.

It's a good day to read a story about fiction writers dealing with life and just being regular, flawed people, just trying to get through their problems. Regarding the romance: this is exactly what I mean when I say that I love the enemies to best friends to lovers trope. But at the same time, Emily Henry really took the time to make the story more than the romantic aspect.

“Sometimes making art is a horror story but other times, you fall head over heels in love. Either way, you’ll probably laugh.”

All those rave reviews.... were so right. If you haven’t been hyped about this book yet I shall do it with pleasure. PLEASE DO NOT let the cover and the premise fool you.

I was so curious as to how they were going to fall in love... and it was done so well? There’s a very unique feeling to the story and even the tropes that we have seen still felt fresh.

It explores the process of writing (obviously) but also grief, understanding, and other heavier topics in more light hearted scenarios... which, again, made it the story feel more than a love story. Which is always what I look for.

“That perfect moment that made it come alive. That made the book more than the sum of it’s words.”

The witty humor and great chemistry... ohmygoodness... all the perfect parts were balanced with the right amount of tragedy, which made it feel real and made room for character development. I was invested in their relationship and to me they were just meant to be. I aspire to be this in love.

“It’s okay to let a little ugliness into your story. It will never rob you of all the beauty.”

The only other thing I can say about this is to not get caught up in the hype. Save this for when you need a solid fantasy refresher and need a hard hitting rom-com, and maybe when you're just sad about the world.

I was looking for an easy read when I picked this up and although this isn't the most light-hearted of stories, it is definitely easy to get through and will leave you feeling full and hopeful. If you want an adult contemporary that tackles more serious topics without sacrificing the typical elements in an adult rom com... this is perfect.

I was literally laughing out loud and crying in the same sentence.

I might go on an Emily Henry binge the next time I feel sad and lonely. This satisfied my contemporary impulses and I will now peacefully return to Gus' genre of fiction, epic and high fantasies where tragedy is always around the corner.

“We have to write what we think is true.”

[It's not every day I give a perfect rating but this is one of those days...]

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